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Inlet accepts and rejects bids

 Inlet TB Nov 10 2020

Inlet accepts and rejects bids

By PETE KLEIN

INLET—When the Inlet Town Board met on November 10, it accepted and rejected bids on highway and police items.

Highway Superintendent Shawn Hansen reported he listed our surplus items/vehicles on Auctions International. He said we have a bid of $1,500 for the green pickup, which I would say sell. We have a bid for $135 for the wing. I say reject the bid. Wanted more like $1,500 - $2,000. The police car has a final bid of $6,200.

Hansen reported highway is now on our winter hours. 5 days a week 6 am to 2:30 pm.

Councilman Schmid made a motion to accept the $6,200 bid on the used police vehicle that was placed in auction. Councilman Levi Seconded the motion

5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion Carried.

Hansen said we hauled garbage and recyclables. Plowed and sanded. Pushed up sand in shed. Blew leaves on Uncas Rd, Townsend Trail and Tobie Trail. Raked a portion of Uncas Rd. Hung plow frames and got trucks ready to plow snow. Assisted the Trails team with putting up snow fence for snowmobile trails. Worked on our new facility. I moved into my new office. Currently working on lights on the building. Boiler is hung on the wall, which is going to be the priority as soon as we finish the project in the park.

Hoping to have functioning garage doors soon.

Coming up: Haul garbage and recyclables Plow and sand. Finish up water mitigation project in the park. Finish blowing leaves on Uncas Rd and rake rest of the road Get equipment ready for winter

TRANSFER STATION

Open 4 days a week from 8 am to 11:45 am and 1 pm to 6:45 pm. Closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Place is clean and orderly. Working on getting bailed plastics shipped out.

COMMUNICATIONS

Chip mentioned that Tarpon Towers will come Thursday for a site survey.

CAP 21

There are 167 adults that received assistance for the COVID relief, not 267.

TOWN CLERK

Reported revenues for the month of October. Town Clerk Yvonne Lutz asked to use $4,200 of the balance left in beautification to buy pole decorations, banners, and other decorations to really decorate the Town. With everything going on, it might help lift spirits. She pointed out that we did not spend firework money either this year. Also mentioned that she would like to start a “lights in the park” walkway with Christmas decorations throughout Arrowhead Park. Mentioned maybe local businesses would donate a decoration to sponsor with their name next to it. Some discussion followed.

Supervisor Frey made a motion to spend $1,550 on pole decorations and banners this year. councilman Levi seconded. 5 ayes 0 nays motion carried

SUPERVISOR

Supervisor John Frey said the Town tax rate is not increasing, therefore, if your assessment stays the same so will your taxes. Councilman Schmid made a Motion to file a Tax Cap Override just in case. With some New York State calculations, they have determined in the past that we needed to pass this. Councilman Brownsell Seconded the motion. Town Clerk polled the Board Councilman Brownsell AYE Councilman Townsend AYE Councilman Levi AYE Councilman Schmid AYE Supervisor Frey AYE Motion Carried

Supervisor Frey stated that at this point the County is at a 1.5% increase. The County employees are not getting a COLA increase, however, will be getting Merit.

At this point South Shore Road is still on schedule to be done with County project funds.

TRAILS

Chip Sauer said he would like to buy a new side by side groomer. Feels it is needed for some of the inner trails that are difficult to groom adequately. The question was asked if it would make FX Matts Trail open early? Chip said it would. Discussion on different types of machines and how to make it happen financially followed.

This article is based upon the minutes of Yvonne Lutz, Town Clerk.


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